CURRAGHMORE

CURRAGHMORE

Track Biography:

The Waterford foxhounds annual point-to-point fixture is ran on the grounds of the beautiful Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw.

Curraghmore House is the historic home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford. Some 2,500 acres of formal gardens, woodland and grazing fields make this the largest private demense in Ireland and one of the finest places to visit.

Curraghmore Point-to-Point Races

Curraghmore,

Portlaw,

Co. Waterford

Contact Details

Ian Shanahan - 087 2592407

How To Get There

By Road

From Dungarvan - take N25 towards Waterford. Approx 2 km after exit for Kilmacthomas, turn left onto the L305. Continue straight on for 6 km. At Y junction, bear right and follow straight on to Ballyquin Cross. Turn right into Curraghmore Estate.

From Waterford / Wexford - Don’t go for Portlaw!!!! Take N25 from toll bridge or R680 from Waterford city towards Dungarvan. At Portlaw/Carrick roundabout, take the N25 towards Dungarvan. Don’t go for Portlaw. Continue on for 12 km. Turn right onto the L3055. Continue straight on for 6 km. At Y junction, bear right and follow straight on to Ballyquin Cross. Turn right into Curraghmore Estate.

From Carrick–on-Suir – head for Dungarvan on the R676. Take left turn onto Kilmacthomas road to Ballyquin Cross. Turn left into Curraghmore Estate.

Sun 24th March

LOUGHREA

Sat 30th March

PORTRUSH

Sun 31st March

MONKSGRANGE

A Day At The Races

We provide free parking for all patrons attending the races. Accommodations can be made for disabled parking, please just notify a parking attendee on arrival.

There is a betting ring located close to the parade ring, allowing racegoers to throw an eye over the runners before decided on what horse warrants a wager. Off-course betting on Irish and UK race meetings is available.

One of the real joys about a point-to-point is just how cliose to theaction you can get. That also includes our car park, ensuring that a day's racing with us offers you the ideal opportuinty to bring a picnic for family and friends, base it out of the back of your car ... and relax.

If you would prefer to leave the work up to someone else, why not check out our onsite food providers. Offering a range of fast food including burgers, chips and sausages there will sure to be something for everyone.

Our point-to-point is situated on the beautiful grounds of Curraghmore House. Their in-house tea rooms stocks freshly produced breads, cakes and pastries.

Our onsite catering providers will have a range of hot and cold drinks for sale.

Our point-to-point is situated on the beautifcul grounds of Curraghmore House. Their in-house tea rooms stocks freshly produced breads, cakes and pastries. Why not pop done before or after racing for a delicious scone and a warming cup of tea.

Curraghmore House is one of Irelands most historic and beautiful private dwellings. A wonderful day spent at the Curraghmore point-to-point will have something for the whole family.

As our Spring fixture is held over the Easter holidays, our point-to-point offers the perfect location for a weekend away with the family. We are located half an hour drive from Waterford city, which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

DIOL KER may be pick of the horses with previous racing experience behind them. The Martaline gelding was a close second on debut at Cragmore and looked to be running a big race at the Horse & Jockey last time when falling three out. On The Slopes ran very well for a long time on debut to finish third at Tyrella and it will be interesting to see how he follows that opening effort up, whilst Mistermoonboy should come on from a fourth first time out and could challenge here.

OCCUPIED was second on his debut when he came up against a more experience type on the day. The Eoghan OGrady-trained son of Golan will have come on from the run and is sure to feature here. Crossley Tender looks to be progressing nicely this season, but did pull-up at Kildorrery last time. If he can bounce back he will be there or there abouts, whilst Enzo Barnieri, who finished third at Ballinboola first time out, is also worth nothing.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND Winner of One 4 yo+ (4yo Mdns Excl)

Winners Of One
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1400: 1st €980, 2nd €280, 3rd €140)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

On paper THATSY holds the strongest claim here having made all to win at Lingstown on debut That four-year-old form coud be worth following. Alpha Male has some decent track experience under his belt, including when second in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon when in the care of Nicky Henderson. The Poliglote gelding was a winner between the flags at the first time of asking for Peter Maher and is one for the shortlist, whilst Blue Morpho was a likeable winner on debut at Dromahane two weeks ago.

The Monbeg Syndicates ASKING A LOT was a good third to the impressive Sinoria last time out at Borris House, and on that effort the Ask mare should have the measure of her rivals here. Of the remainders, Leeswood Lily and Perple Rose have shown some promise previously and cannot be discounted.

RAPHENA ROSE is the selection in this, having finished second last time out to Cloudy Day, who has since been successful in winners company and looks to be a progressive type. Mister Robbo, posted a good effort when third at Ballynoe two weeks ago and should be competitive in a race of this nature. Of the remainder, Arch Chancelor showed some ability in January after a lengthy break, and he could come back to form in this.

GAIN HORSE FEEDS 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than ten winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

BALLINASILLA has posted some good efforts in the past, including when second on two occasions, and on that form, he should have a good chance here to lose his maiden tag. Of the remainder, Ballyhoulihan, Paschals Dream and Mister Robbo all have some decent form and could go close.

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